Japanese dinner is different from Western dinner. Starting from appetizers and finishing by carbohydrate.
Formal dinner could be different story, but usually, there is no entry (US) or main course (other than US). Many kinds of appetizers and they are shared everyone using small dish. Ordering additional appetizers if necessary, and continue drinking and talking.
At the end of dinner, usually people order "carbohydrate" instead of dessert. Typical "carbohydrate" is noodle (Soba, Udon, Ramen - Chinese noodle), rice ball, "Ocha-zuke (salmon, pickles or something over rice and Japanese tea is poured)".
We also enjoy food itself of course, but it seems that the main purpose is to be casual by drinking together.
When you have a Japanese dinner, don't forget to use public side.
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